MARRIAGE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 385, 14 May 1908, Page 3

MARRIAGE.

EASTON—ADAMS,

A wedding, which has been looked forward to by the local fair sex for some months past, took place yesterday afternoon, at All Saints’ Church, when Mr Augustus Percy, youngest son of Mr A. S. Easton, one of our most respected pioneer settlers, was united in holy matrimony to Miss Adams, daughter of Mr W. Adams, headmaster of the local Sta'c School. Long before the important ceiemony look place, the interior of the church was crowded wbh sightseers, the fair sex of course, predominating. The interior of the church was neatly decorated, and a huge floral bell, composed of white chrysanthemums, was suspended above the altar rails, beneath which the contracting parties stood. The bride looked very becoming as she entered lire chinch, accompanied by he fa'.h--r and the bridal party. Her dross was of duchess satin, tiinuued with embroidered chiffon and leal lace, and she wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms and carried an exquisite bridal bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maiden hair ferns. She was attended by live charming youthful In idi.sniaids, namely, Miss Eva Knowles (of heatherston.lhc bridegroom’s niece), attired in pale blue silk, with embroidered neck bodice, and silk shoulder straps, and white silk picture hat; Miss Muriel Childs, of Palmerston North, was similarly attired, and each carried bouquets ; and three little mites, Doris Knowles, Mavis Easton, and Dolly Adams, each attired in white book muslin, trimmed with insertion, pale blue sox and shoes, little bonnets, and each carrying posies with blue silk streamers. Mr Sid. Easton, brother of the bridegroom, officiated as best man, and Mr Mainwaring as groomsman. The service was fully choral, the bride having been a member of the choir. Miss Jenks presided at the organ. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. YoungWoodward, vicar. The wedding march was played by the organist as the bridal party left the church. A cab, drawn by four white horses, awaited the bride and bridegroom, and friends liberally besprinkled them with confetta and flower petals en route to the carriage. An adjournment was then made to the Masonic Hall, where about one hundred guest were entertained. The interior of the Hall was most tastefully decorated with ferns and evergreens. A handsome threedecker wedding cake graced the festal board. Heaps of congratulations were tendered to the happy couple and parents. The toast of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by an old and esteemed friend of the bride’s parents, Mr Williams of Patea, which was suitably responded to by the bridegroom. The bridegroom proposed the health of the bridesmaids, responded to by Mr S. Easton ; Mr A. S. Easton proposed the bride’s parents and Mr Adams the bridegroom’s ; Dr. Adams proposed the health of the officiating minister and at a later interval the Rev. Mr Woodward tendered some good advice to the couple ; Mr George Barber proposed the Press and Mr Horublow responded. The bride’s going-away dress was navy blue taffeta, trimmed with spotted net and motifs, with hat to match. The couple were driven to Palmerston in a four-in-hand, amidst showers of happy banter and good wishes. Some wag fastened a placard at, the rear of the cab, with the inscription, “Just Married!” thereon. The bridegroom, however, saw that something was creating much attraction, and forthwith jumped from the carriage at great personal risk and “ took down the shingle.” The honeymoon is to be spent at Nelson.

The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a very handsome gold watch and muff chain, and the bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a set of silver-mounted ebony brushes ; the bridesmaids received gifts of gold chains and pendants. The presents were numerous, costly, and useful; several substantial cheques were also included.

Some of the dresses worn by relatives and guests were very pretty. The bride’s mother was attired in black lace over black silk relieved with white spotted net, lavender hat and gloves ; Mrs A. S. Easton, mother of the bridegroom, black silk grenadine relieved with white lace, long brown cloak with hat to match ; Mrs Geo. Barber, black silk skirt and satin blouse, pale blue hat; Mrs Knowles (Featherston), navy blue, trimmed with floral silk, hat to match; Mrs Dr. Adams, pale blue silk voile, cream lace, white silk hat, blue feathers ; Mrs Kenworthy (Patea), black merveilleau, relieved with white lace, bonnet to match; Mrs Stewart (Turakina) navy blue costume, white hat; Mrs Childes (Palmerston North) black silk taffeta, white lace, hat to match; Mrs C. Easton, navy blue costume, brown hat Mrs Williams (Patea), black silk, relieved with white, green hat ; Mrs Wilson (Waitotara), grey costume, navy blue hat, and many others too numerous to mention. Mr and Mrs Easton on their return will take up their residence in their newly-erected home in Purcell Street.

JAGGER—SAUNDERS. A quiet wedding was celebrated at Moutoa yesterday, by the Rev. Mr Hairs, when Mr Albert Jagger, youngest son of Mr Alfred Jagger, of Keithley, Yorkshire, England, was united to

Miss Annie Beatrice, youngest daughter of the late James Saunders, of Moutoa. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride’s brother, Mr Alex. Saunders, the well-known flaxmiller. The bride was attired in a very becoming travelling dress with smart white felt hat. She was attended by Miss Sewell, and was given away by her brother. Mr W. Box officiated as best man. A large number of guests were subsequently entertained. Mr and Mrs Jagger have taken up their residence at Moutoa, where Mr Jagger has purchased a farm recently owned by the bride’s parents. The bride, and bridegroom were the recipients of a large number of presents. Valuable gifts were presented to the bride, bridegroom, and bridesmaid.